Ingrid Herholdt

If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, chances are you’ve experienced plantar fasciitis. It’s one of the most common causes of heel pain and can make everyday activities—like walking to the kitchen or going for a jog—downright miserable.But here’s the good news: you don’t have to […]

What is shockwave therapy? Shockwave therapy is a treatment modality that promotes healing in damaged tissues, helping to relieve pain and improve function. During a treatment high-energy sound waves are passed through the skin to the injured area, using a specialised device. It works by increasing blood flow to the area, breaking down calcifications, and reducing pain-causing biochemical factors, offering

What is sciatica ?The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body, starts in the lower back and travels all the way down the back of the leg to the foot. Sciatica is when this nerve becomes irritated.This condition causes pain (and sometimes pins and needles/ numbness) in the lower back, spreading down

‘ In August I made an awkward move and I felt something click in my back/hip and I couldn’t reposition it by mobilising.  Within 3 weeks it changed from mild discomfort to me feeling constant tension and pain. My movement became very restricted and the spine felt like it was twisted from the hip to

I first attended the clinic suffering from back pain that had turned into shooting pains down my right leg stopping me from being able to sit for any length of time and doing day to day tasks. I chose the clinic as I live local and had passed by many times.  The treatment I have

‘When I started care I had a very stiff, painful neck and shoulders. I have osteoarthritis in my neck and years of working at a desk has made my neck very painful and limited my movement. The clinic was recommended by a family member. The treatments have been so beneficial. The treatments have improved the

‘My lower back has a slipped disc that gives me trouble from time to time. I also have a painful and stiff left shoulder following removal of a large tumour that required subsequent radiotherapy. Unfortunately, the condition I have is a daily problem, however each time I receive my treatment depending on which area is worse

‘I put my back out by twisting awkwardly, and the pain to my right leg and right side of hip area was very painful when trying to walk, in fact at the start I could not walk at all, due to the pain. Pain medication was useless. After 2 days, I had to use Google

My friendship with Blacken Chiropractic Clinic began approximately 8 months ago. As a permanent makeup artist, I unfortunately often find myself in incorrect postures, leading to neck and back pain. The last episode was particularly severe, leaving me in excruciating pain. I couldn’t work, exercise, sleep, or even sit comfortably. I went from one doctor’s